Comedy and Drama. 1 hr. 35 min.
Rated G.
Starring: Julia Sawahla, Julia Sawalha, Mel Gibson, Miranda Richardson, Phil Daniels.
Directed by Nick Park and Peter Lord.
Produced by Aardman Animations, David Sproxton, Nick Park and Peter Lord.
Written by Jack Rosenthal, Karey Kirkpatrick and Peter Lord.
Distributor: Dreamworks SKG More Credits
Release Date: June 21, 2000 NY/LA

Facing imminent death while laying eggs at Tweedy's English farm, a group of chickens led by the determined Ginger (Julie Sawahla) plan to escape their prison-like coop. The situation goes from bad to worse when the sinister Mrs. Tweedy (Miranda Richardson) decides to stop selling eggs and use the hens as the main ingredient in chicken pot pies. However, some hope literally falls from the sky in the form of Rocky (Mel Gibson), an American rooster who promises to teach the chickens how to fly. As the hens begin their struggle to get airborne, the monstrous pie-making machine arrives, giving the chickens precious little time to make their great escape.

Aardman Studios' first full-length feature film is a stunning showcase of stop-motion animation. Utilizing the unique Plasticine designs of the acclaimed WALLACE & GROMIT and CREATURE COMFORT shorts, CHICKEN RUN features vibrant visuals and colorful characters that are immediately endearing. (The naive and constantly knitting Babs, voiced by Jane Horrocks, is particularly hilarious.) With its clever writing, witty film references, and pitch-perfect combination of comedy, drama and romance, CHICKEN RUN is one of those rare movies that genuinely appeals to viewers of every age.